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Air Fryer Polpette al Sugo with Zucchini Noodles
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Air Fryer Polpette al Sugo with Zucchini Noodles Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

For the toddler, serve plain meatballs and zucchini noodles without sauce, cut into small pieces.

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 25 min
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal
Equipment
skillet air_fryer

Ingredients

Produce
Protein
Dairy
Pantry
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Kid-Friendly Version

For the toddler, serve plain meatballs and zucchini noodles without sauce, cut into small pieces.

Recipe

1

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.

2

In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Form into 12 small meatballs.

child_care Set aside a few plain meatballs before adding salt and pepper for the toddler.
3

Place meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 200°C for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Meatballs are done when internal temperature reaches 71°C.

child_care Remove toddler's meatballs after 8 minutes to keep them softer; cut into quarters.
4

In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, oregano, and olive oil. Pour sauce over meatballs in the basket. Cook at 180°C for 5 minutes until sauce is hot and bubbling.

child_care Skip the sauce on toddler's meatballs; serve plain.
5

Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles. Add noodles to the air fryer basket with meatballs and sauce. Cook at 180°C for 3 minutes until noodles are tender. Serve immediately.

child_care Serve toddler's zucchini noodles raw or lightly steamed in microwave for 30 seconds instead.